fabio409
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Hi,
I've just learned the following rule concerning the pronunciation of the definite article "the" in American English:
I've just learned the following rule concerning the pronunciation of the definite article "the" in American English:
"definite article \especially before consonant sounds thə, before vowel sounds thē,4 is often ˈthē\"
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the
Does the same rule apply in Bristish English?
Cambridge Dictionary doesn't help much:
"determinerweak /ðə, ði/UK strong /ðiː/"
Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english-portuguese/the
Thank you!
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the
Does the same rule apply in Bristish English?
Cambridge Dictionary doesn't help much:
"determinerweak /ðə, ði/UK strong /ðiː/"
Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english-portuguese/the
Thank you!
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